2024 Map of Parks Peak

About this map

Lawman Ford marks a key crossing point on the South Fork Salmon River in this high-elevation portion of the Payette National Forest. The landscape is defined by its drainage systems, where Smith Creek and Savage Creek flow into the larger river valley, while the southern reaches are dominated by the prominent Rainbow Ridge. Evidence of backcountry travel is preserved through named routes like the Rainbow Ridge Trl and the Parks Peak Cut-Off Trl. These paths navigate the steep verticality between landmarks such as Savage Point and the namesake Parks Peak. To the east, West Fork Elk Creek and Ditch Creek carve deep valleys through the forest, showing the typical drainage patterns of the Central Idaho mountains. Researchers will find interest in the mapping of Rock Lake and the various forks of Sheep Creek that define the local watershed.